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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 518.34, 777.66 and 189.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 518.34, 777.66 and 189.25 is: 283.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    518.34 : 777.66 = 189.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    518.34/777.66 = 189.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    518.34x = 777.66 × 189.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    518.34x = 147,167.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,167.32/518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.92

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